A look at the Kingston WritersFest
September 26, 2019
It’s a good weekend to be a book lover (or a book writer) in Kingston, as the annual Kingston WritersFest is now underway. Now in its eleventh year, the …
Tag: literature
New Poet Laureate’s works ‘immensely influenced’ by Kingston
January 4, 2019
As Kingston celebrates the new year, the City and its residents are also celebrating a new Poet Laureate, whose first public event coincided with the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee. …
Kingston’s Literary History: When Hemingway came to town
October 10, 2018
For ten years, Kingston WritersFest has brought noted authors to town to discuss their work and read from their latest book. Aspiring writers have taken the influences of the …
Six Questions for Ray Argyle
September 22, 2017
Ray Argyle is the author of five biographies, a book of Canadian political history and a novel set in Victorian Canada. He will discuss this book, An Act of …
Guide to Kingston WritersFest 2016
September 23, 2016
Kingston Writersfest is back next weekend in its 10th year of celebrating the power of the written word. This year’s festival runs from September 28th until October 2nd and …
Six Questions for Lorna Lutz
September 20, 2016
Lorna Lutz is a semi-retired professional who, as they say has “fire in her bones.” She is a longstanding volunteer for Kingston WritersFest, who loves meeting and socializing with …
Guide to Little Free Libraries in Kingston
November 17, 2015
While taking a leisurely stroll in your neighbourhood, you may have noticed small, free standing boxes popping up that are stocked with free books available for temporary loan. These …
#ygkChallenge: Show Some Love for KFPL
October 22, 2015
The #ygkChallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each …
Six Questions for Iain Reid
November 2, 2012
The first time I met Iain was through friends at a John K. Samson show right here in Kingston. It was a cold February night and the Grad Club …
Guide to Culture Days 2012
September 12, 2012
Culture Days is a collaborative coast-to-coast-to-coast volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. Thousands of …
Six Questions for Michael Lista
October 21, 2011
Michael Lista is an asset to both Canadian and modern poetry. He published Bloom in 2010 with the House of Anansi Press, now writes for the National Post (On Poetry) and most recently, …
Literary Kingston
March 16, 2011
They say that a copy of the first novel written in Canada is embedded in the walls of Kingston Penitentiary. I don’t know if it’s true or not, but …